The effects of stroboscopic visual training on human cognitive function and motor performance: a systematic review

Area of Science:

• Neuroscience
• Sports Science
• Cognitive Psychology

Background:

• Stroboscopic Visual Training (SVT) involves intermittent visual occlusion.
• Its impact on cognitive and motor performance requires systematic review.
• Understanding the neural mechanisms is crucial for application.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review the effects of SVT on human cognitive and motor performance.
• To investigate the underlying neural mechanisms of SVT.
• To identify limitations and future research directions.

Main Methods:

• Systematic literature search in PubMed and Web of Science.
• Inclusion of 35 high-quality experimental studies.
• In-depth analysis of study findings and proposed mechanisms.

Main Results:

• SVT significantly enhances visual information processing speed and attention allocation.
• Improvements observed in hand-eye coordination and motor reaction time across skill levels.
• Neural plasticity changes are associated with SVT's effects.

Conclusions:

• SVT is a promising intervention for enhancing cognitive and motor performance.
• Limitations include sample diversity, protocol standardization, and mechanism exploration.
• Future research should focus on optimizing designs and utilizing neuroimaging for deeper insights.